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Pro Bodybuilder 
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This is stupid but it's interesting when u think about it. Which way do u put the plates on the barbell? Out or in, and why do u do this? ------------------     | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 396 |
Whichever way they are when I take them from the rack. Weight is weight. | ||
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Novice 
Posts: 5 |
I put the writing in towards the middle. Its a psychological thing, it makes me think that I'm holding the power inside me. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 194 |
I like the plates pointed toward the center. It's almost like obsessive compulsiveness or something. I think that if everything is lined up just perfect, it will unlock the power that is shut up inside of me. At least thats what I tell myself. It's kindof my way of getting myself psyched up for a lift. -Stew | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 669 |
You guys need to find new ways to psyche up. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 57 |
Always facing the outside. Just seems like how they should go to me. | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 36 |
inside....QUAD | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 966 |
The indented area facing in, everytime. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 55 |
Facing inward. Been doing it like that forever for no reason, just habit. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 222 |
Numbers in. I think I started doing that way in gym class, some years ago. Been doing it every since. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 145 |
Inward, always been like that, at my gym they even have different types of weights. York, ivanko, etc. I even have to have the same brand on the bar. I know this is not normal, but it works for me... | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 18 |
I was always taught to put the plates facing inward. Better aerodynamics heheh | ||
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Freak 
Posts: 1513 |
I'm OCD with the numbers in. No option.... | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 234 |
First one facing in, each subsequent plate facing out. Most powerlifting and/or weightlifting meets do this. Yes, they must all be the same brand. Yes, I'm a lunatic!! WW | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 622 |
I put the plates with the weights facing inward...I don't know, it's just what our football coach used to make us do...brings back old memories...sob sob, weep....sniffle...hee hee..WHHHHHHHHOOOOO)OOHHH!!!!! !Happy new year mothafuckas!!! ------------------ DRAGO'S WIFE: "He's like your popeye...He ate his spinach." | ||
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Guru 
Posts: 4134 |
Letters Inward. Did it when I started at the ripe age of 12. Trying to copy the big boys at the gym.. Now the seem small | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 19 |
Geez - does it really matter??? Do you put the toilet paper so it rolls from the bottom or the top. Come on.... | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 52 |
I put the lip towards the inside. I was told that when I started out this was the way it was supposed to be. The reason behind this thinking is that when you put the weight on or take it off you can get a better grip on it. Your fingers can grip the lip of the plate (instead of your thumbs trying to grip the lip), and thus you are less likely to drop it. Makes sense to me. Stones | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 571 |
Finally!! an explanation, that makes perfect sense, and the next time somebody asks, I can shut em down with that one. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1030 |
Gotta be facing inward, period......... ------------------ Anger is a gift...Zack(RATM) | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 234 |
inward for me because i never knew any different. i started that way because everyone else where i was did it like that. but the comment about the grip when unloading spells it out for me!!! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 72 |
I have the numbers facing in so that the smooth surface faces out. I was told that this is the safer way to load because if someone where to walk by with the numbers facing out, its easier for something to snag the rim of the weight and mess up the lifting motion. But, for me, any time someone bumps my weight while I'm lifting it screws me up. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 664 |
Most crumple, but I fold the toilet paper neatly.... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1226 |
Facing inward, always! ------------------ | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 1041 |
I put the plates on so that the words face out. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
MEN FACING IN WOMEN FACING OUT | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 87 |
Facing in on the bar and facing out on weight stand. Easier and safer to take off of the bar and stand. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
OK here is the reason for facing the plates with the letters facing in. The idea is the next plate you slide on facing in will create a seal on to the plate already there. I know it's iron to iron however there is a chance that some air vacuum/seal might be happening here. Hey i don't just make this shit up. Food for thought. | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 5751 |
Plates numbers facing in and if they're those ez grab plates(hex or whatever they are) then they have to all be lined up! ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 61 |
toilet paper...rolls outward...from the top plates face in bed comforter goes OVER the pillows peanutbutter FIRST ,grapejelly SECOND brush my teeth before shower. both socks on then my shoes ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 63 |
#'s in, everytime. Also I have to approach the bench from same side everytime. (Right side). OCD big time with this. Jeez, am I screwed up or what? ------------------ You can run but you'll just be tired when I catch you. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 610 |
Flat surface out. Two reasons gentlemen. The first is stability. You get the outer ring pressing against a flat surface and not missing it entirely and the bar opening setting on the inside. That way you won't get wobble. The other is for grip. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 610 |
Oh-Summers, the toilet paper gets pulled from the bottom in case you have to hold it still to tear it off. And the reason some clouds are flat is that they are riding on a pressure system. hehe, have a good night | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 708 |
Writing on the inside. Just because. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 177 |
smooth side out, just a dumb head game. No real reason except I've done it FOR 14 STINKING YEARS! ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 104 |
I put the plates however I'm holding them, for the simple reason that I don't want to be affected by this petty stuff. Sometimes I'll even face one side in and one out, pretty crazy. Here is the best reason for the lettering to face out. When the plate faces out, the heaviest part of the plate is closer to the center of the bar, thus making it easier for the lifter to balance the weight. Any takers? Peace. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 796 |
writing on the outside you losers! ------------------ "I used to be a diabetic 'till i kicked it." "May all of your showers be golden." - Jerri Blank "I cried when I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. Then I laughed...really hard." | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 183 |
I prefer facing in, but it doesn't really bother me. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 60 |
1st in the rest out, but that isn't the important factor. Making sure you use the end piece is, especially if your pushing over 500lbs and the bars bendin' ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 319 |
both...one side is inward and the other side outward, just for the fcuk of it. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 111 |
Good one Pokemon. I guess I've never really thought about it, but from what I can recall I always keep the numbers facing inward. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 241 |
I like it facing in. When my girl puts it the other way, I tell her to change it. She thinks I'm crazy. It doesn't do anything for me, its just the way I like it. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 153 |
Inwards always. | ||
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Novice
Posts: 5 |
ALWAYS LETTERS IN... UNLESS MY FINGERS ARE HURTING ME THAT DAY.. TO MUCH TROUBLE TO TURN THE PLATE. SEEMS TO CUP THE AIR IN! FUCKIN WEIRD HUH!!!!!!! | ||
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Guru
Posts: 2087 |
Hex plates at my gym so I only make sure they are all lined up. . . ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1359 |
inward, and i pick all the same brand.. just to make sure the weight of each is accurate. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 903 |
Inward, I also use only the same brand. I even check the width with the same brand, they are not always of the same weight. ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 31 |
Inwards, just looks better to me, habit. | ||
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Freak
Posts: 1577 |
facing out ------------------ Don't look back, life is too short | ||
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Novice
Posts: 6 |
EITHER WAY IS FINE CUZ 45LB OR 35LB STILL WEIGH THE SAME AS LONG AS THEY ARE PLACE IN BALANCE EQUALLY. I THINK. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 739 |
Inward..I have done this since high school and am pretty obessive about it... I was told that the weights are less likely to rotate if faced inward... ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 399 |
inwards, only because it makes it easier taking them off your bar. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 590 |
Outwards for me. My main problem is the colours. In my gym we have blue 20kg and black 20kg. If they aren't properly 'balanced' on each side it really f*cks me up psychologically, even though they are the same weight and it probably makes no difference whatsoever. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 61 |
Always facing in. Always the same brand. Find it easier to hold on to the plates this way> ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1169 |
First one facing in and each subsequent one facing out. In my gym we have rubber lined weights and plain ones... I don't care which I use but it's either one type or the other. Call me crazy but the bar seems uneven otherwise! ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 271 |
i face them inward | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1091 |
Numbers always facing inward. That way the plates don't rattle nearly as much when I'm pushing multiple plates. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 142 |
i always do it so the numbers are pointing toward the center | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 80 |
in BB letters inward in PL letters outward just habbit | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 268 |
Firt plate in and all the others out. Same thing as in powerlifting meets... BB ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 169 |
inwards ...always...why ? who knows. Probably habit. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 169 |
in, baby, in. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
Facing inward, the weights are much lighter this way. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 142 |
quote: Same here ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
Always facing the outside. Just seems like how they should go to me. You guys need to find new ways to psyche up. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 89 |
Always pointed in, I'm with E2 on the EZ graps - gotta b lined up! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 232 |
facing in |
All times are ET (US) | |
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posted December 31, 2000 09:14 PM
